Air pollution kills 600,000 children every year

by VTV430 October 2018 Last updated at 18:21 PM

The WHO report, Prescribing clean air, summarised the latest scientific knowledge on the effect of air pollution on children. (Photo: AP)
The WHO report, Prescribing clean air, summarised the latest scientific knowledge on the effect of air pollution on children. (Photo: AP)

VTV.vn - Air pollution has long been a serious issue which can affect people's health of all ages. However, its impacts have increased substantially over the years, according to World Health Organization (WHO).

According Dr. Maria, about a quarter of adult deaths from heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer can be attributed to air pollution.

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